The posting
Join Our Team as a Human Resources Manager
Location: Dimbleby House, Tamworth | Salary: £37,563 - £40,444 (Scale J, Points 25-28) Working Pattern: Whole year, Hybrid (Central Office, Home, and School Visits) Contract Type: Full-time | Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS
Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a real impact in education? Community Academies Trust is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our forward-thinking central HR team. Based at our head office in Tamworth, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse and growing multi academy trust, supporting schools and leaders to deliver outstanding outcomes for pupils.
About the role
As a key member of our Trust HR team, you’ll:
- Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders across our schools.
- Lead on employee relations, casework, and organisational change.
- Drive recruitment campaigns and workforce planning.
- Support strategic initiatives in wellbeing, EDI, pay & grading, and talent development.
- Ensure compliance with safer recruitment and Single Central Record (SCR) standards.
- Deliver impactful training and contribute to policy development.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll bring:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience — or a willingness to work towards it (we’ll support you!)
- Proven HR advisory experience, ideally in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, solution focused mindset with a passion for people.
Why join us?
At Community Academies Trust, we believe in empowering our staff and students to achieve more than they ever thought possible. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values driven organisation that:
- Champions professional growth and wellbeing.
- Values innovation, inclusion, and integrity.
- Offers flexible working and a supportive team culture.
Benefits for our people
- Support to gain CIPD Level 5 accreditation
- Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
- Generous annual leave allocation starting at 36 days (including bank holidays)
- Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships and ‘Growing Great People’
- Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
- Access to savings in childcare costs
- Eye tests & glasses discount
- Free parking on all sites
- A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential and compassionate support when you need it
If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a difference in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of our schools.
Please note Community Academies Trust is not able to provide Visa sponsorship.



